Groups want anti-sexual harassment bill to be survivor-centric

A total of 58 activist groups and 34 individuals have called for the Anti-Sexual Harassment (SH) Bill was tabled in Parliament for its first reading yesterday to be improved with comprehensive survivor-centric elements.

The bill was among five that has been pushed back to the next sitting which is currently due to start on Feb 28, 2022.

"The rakyat has already waited for more than 20 years for the Bill. In light of current legislative gaps and widespread prevalence of sexual harassment online, in public spaces and organisations (including educational institutions), the Rakyat needs well thought through,...